Can a weekly zoom group lift college Students' moods?

NCT ID NCT05684120

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called Mood Lifters for college students. 125 undergraduates attended 14 weekly virtual meetings to learn mental health strategies. The goal was to see if this low-cost, peer-led approach could reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Researchers measured changes using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Mood Lifters for Undergraduates (behavioral program with weekly virtual meetings and skill-building exercises)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a low-cost, scalable way to help college students manage depression, anxiety, and stress without needing one-on-one therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 125 participants, so results may not apply to all students. The program is behavioral, so benefits depend on attendance and practice, and it may not help those with severe mental health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, United States